Chapter 18: Another One Left

"Ding Huan, how do you plan to train these four students?" Once the students left, Geng Qianxing asked impatiently.

He genuinely did not want Yujiang University to go bankrupt; if Yujiang University could get just one student admitted in this recruitment for the ten major academies of the Blue Star, it could continue.

"I need to make some things. Teacher Geng, I'm going out for a bit; do you have a car?" If Ding Huan wanted to make test genes, he had to go to Mount Qianluo again.

"Yes, yes, it's that gray Red Hare parked outside the gene laboratory building. From now on, you can just call me Qianxing or Old Geng; don't call me Teacher Geng, I'm not much older than you."

Geng Qianxing had already taken out the keys while speaking.

"Not bad, you're even driving a Red Hare." Ding Huan smiled as he took the keys.

Geng Qianxing scratched the back of his head and said helplessly, "If my endurance gene can't be sold on the market to make money, I'll be bankrupt soon."

"What's wrong?" Ding Huan looked at Geng Qianxing in confusion.

From Geng Qianxing's clothing, he could tell that Geng Qianxing's family background was quite good.

"You should know about the latest Seliu gene from the Baiyu Group, right? It's just too expensive. I reserved a dose for my mother." Geng Qianxing said.

Ding Huan shuddered upon hearing Geng Qianxing's words and quickly said, "Little Geng..."

"Wait, I'm older than you. You can call me Old Geng, don't call me Little Geng." Geng Qianxing immediately interrupted Ding Huan.

"Forget it, I'll still call you Little Geng, otherwise others might think I'm scolding you. Listen to me, you must not buy the Seliu gene. If you've reserved it, cancel it immediately."

Geng Qianxing was a bit confused by the first half of Ding Huan's sentence—why would calling him Old Geng be scolding him? But upon hearing Ding Huan say he absolutely must not buy the Seliu gene, he immediately asked in confusion,

"Why can't I buy it?"

Ding Huan said solemnly, "Do you trust me?"

Geng Qianxing patted his chest, "To tell you the truth, since I started in genetics, the person I admire most is you. Even though you only gave me one hint, I knew you were probably much more capable than my mentor.

I've already decided that when the endurance gene hits the market, you'll have a share."

"Good, since you trust me, I'll tell you the truth: the Seliu gene is problematic. This gene serum will soon explode with issues.

On the surface, this gene serum has a very high fusion rate, but in fact, after fusing with this gene serum, one will die suddenly in a few months, and the death will be very ugly." Ding Huan's tone was very serious.

"Ah..." Geng Qianxing was stunned, muttering, "How could this be..."

If it were someone else, he might not believe them.

However, Ding Huan had a good impression of Geng Qianxing, so he added, "You won't go wrong if you trust me."

"Ding Huan, I trust you, but so many people around the world are queuing up to buy the Seliu gene; how could there be a problem?"

Geng Qianxing really wanted to trust Ding Huan, but the fact was that this gene couldn't even be bought without connections.

He had reserved this gene serum, but he had used many favors and even spent almost all his savings.

"Listen to me, you won't go wrong. I'm going out to take care of some business." Ding Huan patted Geng Qianxing on the shoulder and left with the car keys.

It wasn't until Ding Huan had been gone for a while that Geng Qianxing reacted and quickly grabbed his phone to make a call, "Teacher Tan, did you get your Seliu gene?

Ah... please don't take it, this gene has problems... what kind of problems? I don't know yet, but I'm sure it's not fake..."

Geng Qianxing decided to trust Ding Huan's words; he felt Ding Huan had no reason to lie to him about this. Moreover, Ding Huan was the most genius geneticist he had ever seen, bar none.

In terms of academic research, Geng Qianxing never felt that the older one was, the stronger they were.

He himself wasn't old, but he didn't think he was weaker than those old professors at the Gene Academy. In Geng Qianxing's eyes, a bunch of old pedants at the Gene Academy were all useless.

Just after returning from Yujiang University and before entering the house, Huang Chengwei heard that it was quite lively at home, as if there were many people.

"Chengcheng is back." As soon as Huang Chengwei opened the door, his mother, Jin Ling, greeted him with a full smile.

"Chengwei, this is Professor Fu from Yanjing. Hurry up and come over to greet him." Huang Chengwei's father, Huang Xinlan, also quickly said.

Huang Chengwei discovered that his aunts and second uncle were also there. He quickly stepped forward to greet Professor Fu and then greeted his aunts.

"Chengwei, you're lucky. Professor Fu happens to be staying in Luohe City for three months, so you can study with Professor Fu for three months."

Huang Chengwei's second uncle, Huang Xinjian, said with a full smile.

His eldest aunt also immediately echoed, "Yes, our Huang family is counting on you. If you can get admitted to one of the ten major academies of the Blue Star, not to mention our Huang family, the entire Luohe City will be proud of you."

Huang Chengwei understood; this was to have him follow Professor Fu for pre-assessment training, right?

"Dad, I already promised Teacher Geng and Teacher Ding today that I would stay at Yujiang University for pre-assessment training." Huang Chengwei said quickly.

Upon hearing Huang Chengwei's words, Huang Xinlan's face sank.

"Chengwei, what nonsense are you talking about? Training at Yujiang University? Do you think this spot was easy to get?

Don't look at the fact that you were at Yujiang University before; this spot of yours to participate in the assessment for the ten major academies of the Blue Star was obtained by the family using almost all our connections and..."

Thinking there were outsiders present, Huang Xinlan swallowed the word "money" hard.

Huang Chengwei felt a bit conflicted; he knew that training with Professor Fu would definitely be better than training with Teacher Ding and Teacher Geng, but he had promised Teacher Ding.

Was he being asked to go back on his word?

Huang Chengwei was a bit conflicted; he knew that even if training with Professor Fu was better, he couldn't possibly get admitted to one of the ten major academies of the Blue Star.

Since he couldn't get admitted anyway, why go back on his word?

Jin Ling, who had never lost her temper at Huang Chengwei, immediately rushed over and reached out to pinch Huang Chengwei's ear.

"Huang Chengwei, have you grown bold? How dare you make such a big decision on your own?"

Second Uncle Huang Xinjian specifically walked to Huang Chengwei's side, patted him, and said warmly, "Chengwei, this is not a small matter.

Professor Fu finally came to Luohe City, and this time seven people in Luohe City are receiving pre-assessment training with Professor Fu. If it weren't for Professor Fu giving us face, we wouldn't have had a chance."

Huang Chengwei fell silent; he knew very well how hard it was to get this spot of his.

When it was just getting dark, Ding Huan returned to Yujiang University.

This time he borrowed Geng Qianxing's car, and since he was already a Level 1 Gene Cultivator, he had fewer scruples when acting.

In just half a day at Mount Qianluo, he found more than a hundred types of medicinal herbs.

Whether they were needed or not, or might be needed in the future, as long as Ding Huan saw them, he collected them all without missing a single one.

During this time, he only encountered two relatively ordinary genetic beasts; it seemed they felt Ding Huan was not to be trifled with, and both genetic beasts actively avoided him.

What disappointed Ding Huan was that he didn't see the Great Desolate Golden Ape this time; if he had seen it, he would have wanted to test the gap in strength between himself and the Great Desolate Golden Ape.

Not seeing the Great Desolate Golden Ape, Ding Huan wouldn't go looking for it either.

With his current strength as a Level 1 Gene Cultivator, it was still a bit too early to look for the Great Desolate Golden Ape.

Upon returning, Ding Huan simply made something to eat and went to the gene laboratory; he wanted to refine several types of gene serums.

This was not refining spiritual root genes; with Ding Huan's methods, he completed the creation of the gene serums in just four hours.

After cultivating for a night, when Ding Huan opened his eyes the next day, he felt full of energy.

Ding Huan himself sighed; having a gene spiritual root was indeed powerful. In his previous life, even with gene meditation, he had to ensure sufficient sleep.

Gene meditation was different from practicing the Luo Shi Scripture; it consumed energy, while the Luo Shi Scripture replenished energy and improved strength during the cultivation process.

"Teacher Ding is here." When Ding Huan came to the classroom after breakfast, Geng Qianxing had already arrived.

Ding Huan handed the car keys to Geng Qianxing and said with a smile, "Why didn't Huang Chengwei come?"

Of the four students yesterday, Fang Chong, Li Wanran, and Lu Zi all came, but Huang Chengwei was not seen.

Geng Qianxing sighed, but Fang Chong, who was sitting below, said,

"Teacher Ding, Huang Chengwei called me yesterday. His family insisted that he go elsewhere for pre-assessment training. He was embarrassed to say it, so he asked me to say it for him. He said he was sorry to Teacher Geng and Teacher Ding."

Ding Huan understood immediately; Huang Chengwei's family clearly thought that staying at Yujiang University for pre-assessment training made it absolutely impossible to get admitted to the ten major academies of the Blue Star.

He sighed and said, "Your families must have tried to persuade you too, right? Why are you all still here?"

Lu Zi, who had always been very shy, suddenly spoke up,

"Teacher Ding, I think this way: no matter where we train, I think the chance of us getting admitted to one of the ten major academies of the Blue Star is extremely small.

Since that's the case, it's better to stay here."

Fang Chong and Li Wanran both nodded; their families had also tried to persuade them.

But they said, no matter where they trained, could they really get admitted to one of the ten major academies of the Blue Star?

The reason they participated in this assessment was not to get admitted to the ten major academies of the Blue Star, but to broaden their horizons and improve their resumes.

In the future, when applying for jobs or going to other martial arts academies, as long as they could say they had participated in the recruitment assessment for the ten major academies of the Blue Star, their value would immediately rise by one level.

If their assessment results were also quite good, that would be even more of an honor.

Ding Huan said slowly, "I dare not guarantee that you will be 100% admitted, but I am certain that the chance of getting admitted by studying here is higher than elsewhere.

There is one more thing I'll say upfront: if you want to go back on your word, you can leave now. Once I start training you, you won't be able to go back on it.

As for Huang Chengwei, he is not sorry to us; he is sorry to himself." ===== CHAPTER 19 =====